Malta, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,902 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,449 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$524 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Phillips County
4
Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Phillips County
3
Montana
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (73%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 16
Feb 0 4 21
Mar 1 4 32
Apr 1 2 45
May 2 1 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 0 4 30
Dec 0 6 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Malta K-5
<1 miles, S · 2.8star
Malta High School
<1 miles, W · 3.2star
Malta 6-7-8
<1 miles, W · 3.7star
Dodson High School
18 miles, NW · 3.2star

Colleges

Aaniiih Nakoda College
42 miles, NW · 1star
Montana State University-Northern
84 miles, NW · 1.9star
Stone Child College
92 miles, W · 1star
Fort Peck Community College
124 miles, SE · 1star

Hospitals

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
58 miles, SE · 4.1star
Northern Montana Hospital
84 miles, NW · 3.2star

Airports

Helena Regional Airport
227 miles, W · 1star